NFPA Conference & Expo

Historical Chicago Fires: Our Lady of the Angels school

Jennifer Smith — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:09:22 PDT

A Chicago fireman climbs a ladder to one of the second floor classrooms. (Photo courtesy www.olafire.com) Aside from the Great Chicago Fire, there have been other significant (in terms of loss and safety code issues) fires in the Windy City...

NFPA Journal unveils its subjective list of top education sessions taking place at NFPA's Conference and Expo

Mike Hazell — Thu, 23 May 2013 05:32:37 PDT

The team at NFPA Journal recently combed through the list of more than 150 education sessions occurring at NFPA's Conference & Expo in Chicago. Wittling down a selection this sizable is never an easy task, especially since the topics seem...

Enjoy special discounts when you attend C&E!

Rachel Abrams — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:56:05 PDT

Enjoy special discounts on shopping, entertainment, and sight-seeing while you’re in town for the Conference. Discounts are being offered to C&E attendees thanks to the wonderful folks at Choose Chicago. Keep your badge close at hand and enjoy the richness...

Get ready! Let the mobile app be your companion at NFPA Conference & Expo

Rachel Abrams — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 PDT

Get ready for C&E by equipping yourself with the mobile app: the comprehensive onsite guide that fits in your pocket and alerts you about important events. Sounds like a sales pitch? Well, I've been testing it out and would like...

Read the Report of the Motions Committee on Certified Amending Motions for NFPA 70, National Electrical Code

Mike Hazell — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:30:06 PDT

The Report of the Motions Committee for NFPA 70, National Electrical Code®, addresses the certified amending motions for consideration at the Association Technical Meeting in Chicago, IL on Thursday, June 13, 2013. This Report also identifies a list of NITMAMS...

Three lucky winners will find $1,000 coming their way

Kate Greene — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 PDT

Need another reason to attend the NFPA Expo? How about the chance to win $1,000 cash! Thanks to the support from Edwards, a winner will be drawn every day of the expo. All you have to do is complete the...

Chicago travel video: theater & performing arts

Linda Bailey — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:00 PDT

Chicago has five Tony Award-winning theater companies, original world premier productions and breathtaking classical performances. Learn more about Chicago's theater and performing arts at the Choose Chicago website.

Architectural intrigue braces the Windy City

Rachel Abrams — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 PDT

Chicago is known for its modern forward-thinking architecture, since most of its older structures were consumed by the devastating Great Chicago Fire of 1871. But, modern doesn't mean devoid of history. Buildings along Chicago River line the south border of...

Stop by NFPA booth #471 for a chance to win tickets to the Chicago White Sox game on June 11

Linda Bailey — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 PDT

Stop by the NFPA booth #471 in the expo hall on Monday, June 10 and drop off your business card for a chance to win two tickets to the Chicago White Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays game on Tuesday, June...

A quick point-of-reference to identify exhibitors of interest - Product Showcase

Kate Greene — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:24:19 PDT

As you approach the exhibit hall floor at the NFPA Conference & Expo on Monday, June 10th, check out the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo Product Showcase! Located at the entrance to the exhibit hall floor, several of our exhibiting...